COMTE LAFOND SANCERRE 2024 - BARON DE LADOUCETTE

Comte Lafond Sancerre 2024 Baron de Ladoucette is a refined and quintessential example of both Sauvignon Blanc and Sancerre. Every year, it easily scores 90+ points, and its reputation precedes it. Add to that the fact that it comes from a family with deep roots in

the Loire and extensive experience, and you’ll understand why this is a wine you simply must try.

Baron Patrick de Ladoucette is the heir to a winemaking dynasty that dates back to the 18th century. He took the reins in 1972 and has since personally overseen every stage of production, crafting some of the world’s most renowned Sauvignon Blancs. After establishing his base with Pouilly-Fumé, he decided to expand into other regions, with Sancerre being the first and foremost. For his Sancerre wines, Baron Patrick chose to honor his family heritage by using the name of his ancestors — Comte Lafond.

For Comte Lafond Sancerre 2024 Baron de Ladoucette, the Sauvignon Blanc grapes come from 25–35-year-old vines, grown in soils rich in clay, limestone, and silica, which give the wine its distinctive and elegant character. The harvest is done by hand, and the wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks, where it also matures for 3–6 months with frequent batonnage. This results in a wine that retains all its primary characteristics and the unique imprint of the terroir.

If you're looking to taste a truly elegant Sauvignon, Comte Lafond Sancerre 2024 Baron de Ladoucette is exactly what you’re after!

It offers delicate aromas of white flowers, lemon, pear, and fresh peach. There’s an underlying note of minerality and grassiness.

On the palate, this wine feels smooth and balanced, with a nice zing of acidity that keeps things fresh. You’ll notice bright citrus flavors like lemon and lime, mixed with hints of juicy peach and a touch of honey. There’s also a subtle minerally edge—kind of like the smell of wet stone after rain—that adds a cool twist. A soft, bready note (think sourdough or fresh pastry) gives it a bit of richness, and gentle herbal aromas pop in toward the end, adding a refreshing lift.